Lighting equipment

When certifying lighting equipment it is necessary to thoroughly analyze technical description of the product in question. In most cases product range of every manufacturer includes different models of lamps with different mounting systems, purposes and components.

The main Technical Regulation governing this field is TR CU "On safety of low-voltage equipment" (ТR СU 004/2011). Depending on unique features of a particular model (for example if luminescent lamp is used) then TR CU "Electromagnetic compatibility of technical means" (ТR СU 020/2011) may be applied in conjunction. Mainly a declaration of conformity is sufficient for export. Maximum term of validity is 5 years unless a declaration is issued for a single consignment of goods.

The following characteristics are to be considered when determining the number and type of approvals:

1. Types of lamps used in a device: it can be incandescent, luminescent, halogen or LED. Depending on that a number of approvals and test reports are estimated

2. Ways of mounting of devices: they can be placed on walls, on ceiling or on the floor. It will also have an impact on number of approvals as some types of devices cannot be covered by one certificate.

Field of application may also play a significant role. For example, if a LED lamp is used for lighting of operation (surgery) room, then a declaration of conformity is issued only after a Medical registration is obtained. In this case, testing of samples is mandatory.